Springboks’ Erasmus in hospital after ‘freak accident’
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised after sustaining burns in a freak accident, SA Rugby announced.
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised after sustaining burns in a freak accident, SA Rugby announced.
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July, in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series as part of a thrilling 2024 home Test schedule.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has again called for a reduction in the number of replacements in rugby, saying the Springboks had an unfair advantage in their 2023 Rugby World Cup win. (more…)
The Investec South African Open is a national treasure, and if anybody understands the value of this icon of South African sport then it’s John Smit, the former captain of another national treasure in the Springboks.
Chelsea captain Reece James has sought out leadership advice from Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi during the recent international break.
Springbok great Duane Vermeulen has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has been suspended for two matches following the red card he received in the Rugby World Cup final.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his sincere gratitude to South Africa’s passionate rugby supporters on behalf of the national team on Monday after they concluded their four-day trophy tour, saying they witnessed a “united nation” in the last few days. (more…)
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team’s back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories was not for the players, but for every South African as the team touched down on local soil at a packed OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has paid tribute to departing head coach Jacques Nienaber after guiding South Africa to a second consecutive Rugby World Cup title.